In-Demand Skills in United States
Explore the most sought-after professional skills in United States. See real-time supply and demand data, salary premiums, and top hiring cities for each skill.
Based on 9,371,159 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
education-training
568,344 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,312 - 26,245USD/yr
training-certification
529,733 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,967 - 23,757USD/yr
ecology-environment
486,542 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,889 - 22,302USD/yr
policies-and-practices
404,869 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,027 - 23,826USD/yr
lift-and-shift
334,220 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,221 - 17,463USD/yr
state-local-municipal
326,183 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,751 - 24,738USD/yr
Compliance
292,515 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,009 - 19,770USD/yr
paid-time-off
292,294 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,166 - 22,424USD/yr
laws-and-regulations
291,574 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,686 - 23,717USD/yr
Communication
281,820 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,999 - 125,047USD/yr
Customer Service
275,614 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,593 - 99,730USD/yr
planning-and-design
266,413 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,839 - 20,003USD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
233,434 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,882 - 18,236USD/yr
clubs-organizations
217,405 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,190 - 21,708USD/yr
health-care
195,278 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,877 - 20,363USD/yr
microsoft-excel
190,172 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,721 - 16,572USD/yr
testing-and-analysis
189,288 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,825 - 19,831USD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
180,175 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,747 - 18,533USD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
178,175 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,261 - 19,117USD/yr
workday
176,182 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,760 - 19,329USD/yr
life-insurance
159,404 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,742 - 20,498USD/yr
Teamwork
155,574 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,597 - 110,374USD/yr
hotels-accommodations
155,432 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,874 - 18,959USD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
148,136 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,717 - 21,905USD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
141,166 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,335 - 20,590USD/yr
visual-art-design
140,626 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,763 - 19,982USD/yr
vision-care
137,847 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,683 - 20,388USD/yr
vision-insurance
136,099 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,736 - 20,481USD/yr
trade-shows-events
129,466 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,041 - 18,442USD/yr
401k
124,896 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,027 - 57,509USD/yr
sep-ira-401k
115,864 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,794 - 21,971USD/yr
medical-facilities-services
115,159 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,945 - 22,430USD/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
111,187 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,828 - 17,100USD/yr
support
107,215 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,492 - 18,267USD/yr
Problem Solving
104,960 job openings
Avg. salary range
86,440 - 123,564USD/yr
disabilities-ada
102,164 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,759 - 21,200USD/yr
professional-development
101,968 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,785 - 21,801USD/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
101,685 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,412 - 27,913USD/yr
adp
101,588 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,069 - 15,912USD/yr
Communication
101,484 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,388 - 18,192USD/yr
environment
101,338 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,507 - 18,338USD/yr
mentoring
101,187 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,967 - 21,764USD/yr
employee-assistance
100,275 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,174 - 21,356USD/yr
dental-insurance
98,758 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,617 - 21,483USD/yr
sensors-test-measurement
98,524 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,289 - 21,012USD/yr
management
98,145 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,402 - 18,276USD/yr
presentations
96,234 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,813 - 25,169USD/yr
retirement-savings-401-k
93,242 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,686 - 21,730USD/yr
knowledge
91,336 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,268 - 18,063USD/yr
troubleshooting
89,970 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,527 - 23,769USD/yr
This skills intelligence report shows the most in-demand professional skills in United States for 2026. Data is sourced from active job listings across the country, showing real-time employer demand.
Each skill page provides a unique supply vs demand analysis, comparing the number of jobs requiring the skill against the number of professionals who have it. Use this data to guide your career development, identify skill gaps, and understand salary premiums.